Cheap Flights to Chennai

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Route One Way Return
Perth to Chennai flights   $420
Brisbane to Chennai flights $521 $824
Melbourne to Chennai flights   $588
Sydney to Chennai flights   $623
Cairns to Chennai flights   $977
Darwin to Chennai flights   $987

Prices last updated: 14 Jun 2026 03:48


Cheapest Time of Year to Fly to Chennai

Return fares to Chennai by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Aug 2026
$470
Sep 2026
$418
Oct 2026
$616
Nov 2026
$650
Feb 2027
$652

The cheapest month to fly to Chennai is September 2026, with return fares from $418 — 36% cheaper than the most expensive month (February 2027, from $652).

When Should You Fly to Chennai?

Based on the fares we've tracked, September is typically the cheapest month to fly to Chennai, with return fares from $418. February is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $652.

Across the year, return fares to Chennai average around $561. If you can travel in the off-peak months of September, August and October, you'll generally pay up to 25% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Prices for Return Flights to Chennai

These are the cheapest prices for return airfares to Chennai

August 2026
$470
September 2026
$418
October 2026
$616
November 2026
$650
February 2027
$652

Average Prices for Return Flights to Chennai

These are the average prices for return airfares to Chennai

July 2026
$2,135
August 2026
$1,685
September 2026
$1,658
October 2026
$1,807
November 2026
$1,682
December 2026
$2,454
January 2027
$1,916
February 2027
$1,693
March 2027
$1,773

Frequently Asked Questions about flying to Chennai

When is the cheapest time to travel to Chennai?

The cheapest month to travel is typically September.

How much do return flights to Chennai cost?

The best price we found for a return flight to Chennai is $420.

What is the cheapest date to fly to Chennai?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight to Chennai is 09 September 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys to Chennai?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys to Chennai is AirAsia.

How long does a direct flight to Chennai take?

We were not able to find any direct flights to Chennai.

What is the IATA airport code for Chennai?

The IATA code for Chennai is MAA. It is located in India at coordinates 12.9821, 80.16372.

When should you book flights to Chennai?

From our data, you should book flights to Chennai 60 days out.


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